56046 ZIP Code — Hope, MN
Steele County, Minnesota
ZIP code 56046 is located in Hope, Minnesota, within Steele County. It covers approximately 1.97 square miles and serves a population of 147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 507.
147
population
1.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
56046 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 56046
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 56046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hope | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 147 |
| Population density | 75 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 27 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.9786 |
| Longitude | -93.3462 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 507 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.7% | 33.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.5% | 25.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Demographics & statistics
147
Population
75
People per sq mi
28.1
Median age
$67,500
Median household income
$23,364
Per capita income
$92,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.8%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
46
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
10
2
5–9
2
6
10–14
4
1
15–19
1
9
20–24
5
22
25–34
14
10
35–44
6
4
45–54
2
1
55–59
0
2
60–64
2
4
65–74
2
12
75–84
7
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 43 | 29.3% |
| 18 and over | 104 | 70.7% |
| 65 and over | 27 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 28.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 36.1% | 33.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.7% | 33.5% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.5% | 25.4% | 26.5% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.0% | 8.5% |
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
$75k–$100k
37.5%
$100k–$150k
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 37.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.4% |
| Median income | $67,500 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
67.4%
$100k–$150k
23.9%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 95.8% |
| Renter occupied | 4.2% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 27.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 52.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 50.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 16.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 12.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 21 | 43.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 3.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 37.7% |
| Married | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 1.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
43.3%
Some college, no degree
30.0%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 13 | 81.3% |
| High school | 3 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.5%
Retail trade
16.9%
Agriculture & mining
13.8%
Manufacturing
13.8%
Public administration
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Information
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Construction
3.1%
Professional & management
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Other services
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.9% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 33.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.6% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 96.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 45.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 7.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 41.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 120 | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 147 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 147 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 104 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 15 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 12 | 8.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 8 | 5.4% |
| German | 7 | 4.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 56046
What city is ZIP code 56046 in?
ZIP code 56046 is primarily assigned to Hope, Minnesota.
What county is ZIP code 56046 in?
ZIP code 56046 falls within Steele County, Minnesota.
Is ZIP code 56046 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 56046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 56046?
The median home value in ZIP code 56046 is $92,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 56046?
ZIP code 56046 has an estimated population of 147 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 56046?
The median household income in ZIP code 56046 is $67,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 56046 in?
ZIP code 56046 observes the CST timezone.